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​​APS Academy “Engaging Stakeholders” course was delivered in Hobart, to a full cohort. This is only one of a small number delivered outside of Canberra post pandemic.​

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Takes an in-depth look at decision-making and the skills required to design, develop and deliver a briefing across a range of scenarios. Learn effective briefing techniques and workshop approaches.
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The relationship between ministers and officials is fundamental to our system of government. The foundation of that relationship, like any relationship, is mutual respect. Learn through insights from conversations at the political administrative interface.

Upcoming Sessions

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This course is delivered from 30/04/2025 to 21/05/2025, by face-to-screen consisting of four 4.5-hour sessions.
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This course is delivered from 30/04/2025 to 16/05/2025, by face-to-face consisting of one 2-day workshop and one 3-day workshop.
SES Orientation

Upcoming Events

This Mastercraft event will take us through why influencing without authority is an important skill and how to do it and to better understand how to nurture the skill of influencing those around you in the public service to achieve your goals.

Learn what Australian Institute of Company Directors Corporate Governance Framework is and how it maps boardroom responsibilities, competencies and processes along with its applicability to the APS.

Hear from senior leaders in the APS and Academia about how they deal with integrity in their roles. The importance of acting with integrity in decision-making, interacting with colleagues and stakeholders, and how we build ethical leadership is critically important in today's public service. 

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